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March 4th
Welcome to
Richard's Corner
Official newsletter of the Multi lakes
Association for Civil War Studies Commanders Report:
This month I present to you an
article about smoking. Effect of Smoking on the
Intellect
The 2014 re-enactment season
was one of excitement and
success for Co. E, the Lone Star
Guards. From the scenic camp
In the September number of the
London Pharmaceutic Journal for
1860, it is stated that, on dividing
the pupils of the Polytechnic School
at the 150th New Market Reenactment on the original
battlefield, to the beauty of the fall colors at our home
of Paris into smokers and non-
event at Wolcott Mill Metropark, each event saw a fine
smokers, it is shown that the
turn out of men and cooperative teamwork as a
smokers have proved themselves in
the various competitive
examinations far inferior to the
smoothly functioning military company. I want to take
a moment and thank my command staff for all of their
others. Not only in the examinations
leadership and commitment. First Sergeant John Fross
on entering the schools are the
always brings class and competence to everything he
smokers a lower rank, but in the
does while leading with a positive spirit. Second
various ordeals they have to pass
Sergeant Nate Domke brings good cheer in both his
through in a year the average rank
demeanor and sometimes even in his haversack, and is
of the smokers has constantly fallen,
and not inconsiderably, when
the men who did not smoke enjoyed
always a strong uplift to all those around him. First
Corporal Tony Cobb always brings anything a military
a cerebral atmosphere of the
camp could need, from great vittles to the camp utensils
clearest kind.
to cook it along with great stories around the campfire. STANDARD [CLARKSVILLE, TX],
March 9, 1861, p. 1, c. 3
Corporal Joe Frost always brought a military bearing
that improved the impression of the company, with a
great knowledge of how to best do our living history
hobby. This has been a great command staff of all
positive role models, good natured leaders, willing
MLACWS
Administration Corner
workers, and simply kind people the men always
wanted to be around. My compliments to them all! Our support staff should be thanked as well for
all they have done to make our campaigns a success. Its that time of the year
when membership dues
must be paid. Members
must pay their dues in order
to be eligible to vote in the
elections in January.
Payments can be made with
cash at our Dec 13th or Jan
6th meeting. Payments in
the form of check or money
order should be made out to
Multi Lakes Association
for Civil War Studies.
Please mail payments to 4th
Texas Co. E, 15625 S. Huron
Drive Romulus MI 48174
Recruiter Tim Puzella must be complimented for his
A December treasury report
will not be available due to
the completion of year-end
report for tax purposes. Any
questions about the finical
status of MLACWS can be
emailed to Judith Gondek. willing to have us work with them or support their
constant work at expanding our ranks, from our
excellent musician and his Dad to even a Canadian
recruit. Adjutant Mark Hubanks always has our loaners
in tiptop shape, and is a great role model for dedicated
living history interaction with the public at every event.
Each of those stepping down from their positions
are to be thanked for all their efforts these past years. Our company is always the best on the field, from our
authentic impression to our appropriate behavior to our
safe maneuvers. We have earned a respect for the
quality of our impression and all others are always most
event. That is because of our reputation. That
reputation is due in large part to the leadership of all the
men, but especially the command staff. My sincere
thanks to all of you, from the newest recruit to the most
Below you will find a link to
the 4th Texas website that
has a membership dues cost
table. This table is designed
to aid members in
calculating the cost of
membership due in addition
to the mandatory
membership insurance. grizzelled old veteran in the ranks, for what you have
contributed to create the reputation of the 4th Texas,
Co. E, the true Lone Star Guard!
Your Obedient Serv’t,
Captain Yates Membership Dues Cost
Table
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1st Sergeants 4th Texas Co. E Update
Boys,
Even though the reenacting season is over for 2014, the planning for next
season goes on. Two gatherings took place in the past few weeks to help
prepare for 2015, the Reenactor's Conference and the Medich Battalion annual
meeting.
Representing the 4th Texas, Captain Steve Domke, the Captain's wife Nancy,
Tim Puzella, and myself attended the Reenactor's Conference for 2015 at the
beginning of the month. Several events were presented for the year and we will
discuss them at the December holiday party, and the January corporate
meeting. We will vote on events at the February corporate meeting. Please feel
free to include other events in our discussions that may not be listed. A list of
the 2015 events by month is shown below. No information concerning Mackinac Islnd as of this
writing. Also, here is the web address for the events listed, www.MICW150.US
February:
21- 8th AR Mid-Winter Ball, Lansing, MI
-We've also discussed visiting the State Library this day before the ball to view Michigan Civil
War battle flags.
March:
21-22 Kalamazoo Historic Gun Show, Battle Creek, MI
21-22150th Bentonville, North Carolina
28-29 150th Sailors Creek, Virginia
April:
11-12 150th Appomattox, Virginia
25 Coldwater Creek Spring Ball
May:
3-4 Grand Ledge Civil War Days and Grand Victorian Ball, Grand Ledge is locate about 10 miles
west of Lansing.
3-4 Mansfield, Ohio Antique Gun Show
23-24 Greenfield Village Memorial Day Remembrance.
June:
6-7 Lexington Civil War Days, Lexington, MI
13-14 Dexter Civil War Days, Dexter, MI
July:
18-19 Charlton Park, Hastings, MI
25-26 Pine Grove Museum, Pontiac, MI
August:
1-2 Port Sanilac Civil War Days, MI
8-9 Chesterfield Civil War Days, MI
22-23 Cascades Park Civil War Days, Jackson, MI
29-30 We Humble Ourselves Concert, Dearborn, MI
September:
12-13 Historic Fort Wayne Civil War Days, Detroit, MI
19-20 Van Raalte Farm, Holland MI
19-20 Zoar OH
26-27 River of Time, Flint, MI
26-27 Angola Civil War Days, Indiana
26-27 Guns and Gowns, Living History at Greenmead Historic Village, Livonia, MI
October:
10-11 Battle at Wolcott Mill, Romeo, MI
24-25 Bowen Mills Civil War Days, MI
November:
7 Reenactor Conference
December:
5 Civil War Christmas at Historic Fort Wayne
At the Medich Battalion meeting, held at Historic Fort Wayne on Nov. 22nd, the 4th Texas was
represented by Alan Allgaier, Brian and Joshua Coleman, Tim Puzella, and myself. The meeting
was quite lengthy and started late due to freezing rain delaying out of state drivers. Col. Medich
could not make it to this meeting. I'll cover only key points in this report. Any questions about
other topics from the meeting, ask me personally.
-Each Company will pay $25 in dues and spent at the Battalion staff's discretion. Our Company
voted 'No' on this. A majority of the Battalion still voted to accept this measure.
-Once our Command Staff has been elected for 2015, we need to send the name, phone number,
email address to Lt. Col Van Wey and Brian Coleman.
-Battalion Staff made their reports for the year. Expressed disappointment at small attendance for
events. They would like to see more commitment to attendance at Btn events for 2015.
-Joshua Coleman gave a great presentation on the history of the fort. As part of his Eagle Project he
will be doing restoration at the fort. Information on dates help is needed is forthcoming.
-Tom Bertolucchi, the coordinator at Ft. Wayne, talked about Confederates being welcome at the
Fort for their events. Also he has taken charge along with a few others for an overhaul of the
Jackson event. They recognize that the event is not where it needs to be in regards to quality and
safety. They promise a better event for 2015. They would like Nick Medich to take overall command
of CSA forces.
-Several events were discussed for the Battalion in 2015. The following were agreed upon by those
present to be max effort for the Btn..
-Spring Drill at Huddlestone Farm, April 25-26
- Hale Farm, Bath, Ohio, August 8-9
- Cascades Park at Jackson, MI, August 22-23
-Charlton Park, Hastings, MI on July 18-19, is to be a Battalion supported event
-A couple of 150th events were discussed, Bentonville, N.C. and Sailor's Creek, VA as potential
Btn. events. It was decided that the Btn. would not commit to either and left it open to individual
companies to choose where they go for the 150th's. We were informed that only 30 slots were
available for Sailor's Creek if we go with the 12th S.C. as Confederates. The 12th will be using 20 of
those open slots. We do have the option of going as Federals to Sailor's Creek. This will be
discussed at our December meeting.
Thank you and see you all at the Holiday Party December 13th.
1st Sgt. Fossett (Fross)
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